Gua Sha

Our licensed practitioners offer Gua Sha—an ancient Chinese healing technique that promotes circulation, releases muscle tension, and enhances lymphatic drainage. Using a smooth stone tool and rhythmic, gliding motions, this therapy helps detoxify the body, reduce inflammation, and leave you feeling restored, radiant, and balanced.

WHAT IS GUA SHA?

Gua Sha (pronounced gwah-shah) involves gently scraping the skin with a polished stone tool—traditionally jade or rose quartz—to stimulate blood flow, clear stagnation, and release built-up tension. The technique activates the body’s natural detox and healing processes, often used on the face, neck, back, or shoulders.

Facial Gua Sha focuses on lifting, sculpting, and improving complexion, while body Gua Sha supports muscle recovery, lymphatic drainage, and stress relief.

WHAT TO EXPECT

During your Gua Sha session:

  • You’ll begin with a brief wellness consultation to tailor the session to your needs—whether facial rejuvenation, neck tension, or detox support.

  • A light natural oil or herbal serum is applied to protect and nourish the skin.

  • Using a smooth jade or rose-quartz tool, Lisa performs rhythmic strokes that follow the body’s meridian pathways.

  • The experience is both deeply calming and revitalizing—many patients describe an immediate sense of clarity, ease, and glow.

  • Sessions typically last 15 minutes within an integrated 60 minute session of Acupuncture.

Tui Na is often paired with Acupuncture, Cupping, or Tui Na for deeper therapeutic results.

BENEFITS OF GUA SHA

  • Relieves muscle and facial tension

  • Encourages lymphatic drainage and natural detoxification

  • Reduces puffiness, fine lines, and inflammation

  • Supports circulation and collagen production

  • Calms the nervous system and promotes emotional balance

  • Enhances overall vitality and radiance

WHY PATIENTS CHOOSE BE OPTIMAL

  • Expert holistic care: Lisa Reichert blends traditional Chinese medicine with modern integrative wellness for personalized results.

  • Facial & body Gua Sha options: Choose from deeply relaxing body sessions or glow-enhancing facial treatments.

  • Serene environment: Our Skokie clinic offers a peaceful, healing space designed to relax mind and body.

  • Convenient North Shore location: Easy access from Evanston, Wilmette, Lincolnwood, and Chicago’s North Side, with free parking and flexible appointment options.